Walther p99 .40 or 9mm
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Modifiedbrowning
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I'm sure some here will knock the P99, but don't listen. I have a 9mm that has never had any problems. I love it and am planning on getting an OD 9mm soon.
As far as 9mm vs .40 with the 9mm you can get 16 rnd hi caps if you have the cash($75 or more per). .40 hi caps are 12 rnd for same prices.
As far as 9mm vs .40 with the 9mm you can get 16 rnd hi caps if you have the cash($75 or more per). .40 hi caps are 12 rnd for same prices.
The Walther P99 is an excellent handgun. Make sure you feel comfortable with the DA or SA trigger, magazine release and location of the decocker. These are the biggest issues with owners. The P99 is a VERY accurate, out of the box gun. I've found the 9mm to be a tad more accurate then the .40 caliber, but it is very close.
Make sure you get a genuine German Walther, not the SW99 version. I would also recommend you check out the bulletin board @ Park Cities Tactical for the All Things Walther forum at http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi.
Make sure you get a genuine German Walther, not the SW99 version. I would also recommend you check out the bulletin board @ Park Cities Tactical for the All Things Walther forum at http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi.
spooky,
There is nothing bad to say about the P99 that I know of. I have four of them.
I don't find any of these points to be an issue at all.
I will second the point that the P99 is a very accurate pistol as is.
Click on the link below to my web site for some P99 and P5/P5C info and photos that may or may not help you with your decision.
The primary concern is to be 100% sure that you are getting a German made P99 pistol, not a S&W knock off POS.
There is nothing bad to say about the P99 that I know of. I have four of them.
I don't find any of these points to be an issue at all.
I will second the point that the P99 is a very accurate pistol as is.Click on the link below to my web site for some P99 and P5/P5C info and photos that may or may not help you with your decision.
The primary concern is to be 100% sure that you are getting a German made P99 pistol, not a S&W knock off POS.
You'll love the Walther! The overwhealming majority of those who have shot and/or own the P99 agree that it is probably the finest example of state-of-the-art firearms engineering there is.
There are a few fellas here that have an axe to grind about the P99, but if pressed to detail the issues, you'll find them to be either just opinionated BS, or an isolated case of a rare factory defect that they never bothered to address. Some folks would rather curse the darkness than light a candle.
Regarding whether to go .40 or 9mm, that's your call. I prefer 9mm as my all-around defense/plinking caliber, for it's wide variety of defensive ammo, cheap practice ammo, and ease of finding that ammo. Everyone's got 9mm, not everyone always has .40 in stock. The .40 also has more 'flip' to it, since it's a heavier round, no matter what gun you buy, so the 9mm tends to be easier to control in a double-tap situation.
Check my website below for a 'review' of my P99. Knocking on the door of 3000 rounds without a single FTF or FTE. The only time it doesn't go 'bang' is when I don't have ammo in it.
There are a few fellas here that have an axe to grind about the P99, but if pressed to detail the issues, you'll find them to be either just opinionated BS, or an isolated case of a rare factory defect that they never bothered to address. Some folks would rather curse the darkness than light a candle.
Regarding whether to go .40 or 9mm, that's your call. I prefer 9mm as my all-around defense/plinking caliber, for it's wide variety of defensive ammo, cheap practice ammo, and ease of finding that ammo. Everyone's got 9mm, not everyone always has .40 in stock. The .40 also has more 'flip' to it, since it's a heavier round, no matter what gun you buy, so the 9mm tends to be easier to control in a double-tap situation.
Check my website below for a 'review' of my P99. Knocking on the door of 3000 rounds without a single FTF or FTE. The only time it doesn't go 'bang' is when I don't have ammo in it.
I purchased a P99 .40S&W a little over two weeks ago and I absolutely love the thing. I've put over 550 rounds through it so far without any type of failure at all.
Accuracy is very good on this gun. In fact I was experimenting with it this morning before I came into work. I'm not sure if this is a valid test or not (this is my first handgun), but I at least impressed myself with my purchase:
1) I carefully shot two full mags at about 15 yards and ended with a 4" grouping (pretty good for me)
2) I blasted off another two full mags at a different target just as fast as I could pull the trigger. (took about 12-13 seconds including mag change) This was just to heat things up. The barrel was too hot to touch at this point.
3) Carefull popped off two more full mags at 15 yards again and my grouping didn't move at all and didn't grow a bit.
As far as the 'common' gripes about P99's (mag release, decocker), I think it's all about what you're comfortable with. They may seem a little awkward at first, but I can operate them without even thinking now. (that's after only 2 weeks of owning the gun) Try operating the mag release with your index finger, it works pretty well.
Accuracy is very good on this gun. In fact I was experimenting with it this morning before I came into work. I'm not sure if this is a valid test or not (this is my first handgun), but I at least impressed myself with my purchase:
1) I carefully shot two full mags at about 15 yards and ended with a 4" grouping (pretty good for me)
2) I blasted off another two full mags at a different target just as fast as I could pull the trigger. (took about 12-13 seconds including mag change) This was just to heat things up. The barrel was too hot to touch at this point.
3) Carefull popped off two more full mags at 15 yards again and my grouping didn't move at all and didn't grow a bit.
As far as the 'common' gripes about P99's (mag release, decocker), I think it's all about what you're comfortable with. They may seem a little awkward at first, but I can operate them without even thinking now. (that's after only 2 weeks of owning the gun) Try operating the mag release with your index finger, it works pretty well.
Nothing but good things from me.
The 9mm has higher capacity mags, and are more readily available. I think.
I would go for the different caliber from your Glock. I don't know what caliber the G 29 is, nor do I care. Just seems like a good idea to have different calibers.
9mm ammo is way cheap though.
Have fun
The 9mm has higher capacity mags, and are more readily available. I think.
I would go for the different caliber from your Glock. I don't know what caliber the G 29 is, nor do I care. Just seems like a good idea to have different calibers.
9mm ammo is way cheap though.
Have fun
Rickmeister
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If Glocks continue to evolve at their present rate, in a few million years they'll become Walther P99s.
Don't wait that long to get yours.
Don't wait that long to get yours.
Rickmeister
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JMC: Unless spooky reloads, one box at a time is about as much as he might dare spend on if he practices as often as yours truly. Factory loads can really burn a hole in your wallet.
spooky: Welcome to the club!
spooky: Welcome to the club!
Modifiedbrowning
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How much cheaper would it be to reload 9mm? Not including cost of buying a press of course. I can usually find a box of 50 for around $5.25, if Wally world has their 100 rnd boxes or of another local store has a sale. Would it be significantly cheaper to start reloading?
Ya know... I had thought about reloading for a while, but decided against it. All it takes is one accidentally overloaded, or poorly assembled round, to KB! your gun, and whatever money you saved by doing your own loads has been blown away by destroying your gun, possibly along with your hand.
Reloading is a good idea for some, but I just don't trust myself. Murphy's law...
Reloading is a good idea for some, but I just don't trust myself. Murphy's law...